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Attractions and Activities in London, such as Lee Valley Regional Park and Madame Tussauds are listed below. London's two thousand years of history has seen a Roman settlement by the River Thames develop into a capital city of over seven million people. The strategic position of London was recognised by William the Conqueror who built his White Tower here, the hub of the Tower of London. However,... read more
Lee Valley Regional Park
Enfield
At 26 miles long and stretching over 10,000 acres there’s certainly plenty to explore at the award winning Lee Valley Regional Park. The Park winds its way along the banks of the River Lee from Hertfordshire through Essex to the Thames and offers... more
Madame Tussauds
Marylebone Road, London
Madame Tussauds is constantly developing.We are proud to bring our customers a truly ground-breaking and contemporary experience. A visit to Madame Tussauds London is an educational day out with a difference! Be part of the interactive experience at... more
St Paul´s Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London
St Paul´s Cathedral: There has never been a better time to visit St Paul´s. With the completion of the £40 million restoration project, visitors can now enjoy Wren’s original vision and see the cathedral as fresh as the day it was completed. The... more
The British Library
96 Euston Road, London
Much overlooked as an attraction, the British Library, one of the world's greatest research libraries, tucked away near Euston Station, is quite simply a treasure trove of historic documents - and it’s entirely free to see them. From the Magna... more
Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
Everyone has heard of Hampton Court Palace, where the mighty King Henry VIII entertained, wooed and ruled with a rod of iron. The Great Hall is England’s greatest example of a medieval hall and was host to Shakespeare’s company in 1603/4 while the... more
ZSL London Zoo
Regent's Park, London
At ZSL London Zoo visit the new exhibit Gorilla Kingdom to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest within a natural walk through environment and get closer than ever before to a group of Western lowland gorillas. Feel the heat of... more
Lord's Tour & MCC Museum
Lord's Ground, London
Lord´s Tour & MCC Museum is renowned as the home of cricket and England´s premier ground for international matches. The fully guided tour includes the Pavilion, MCC Museum, which celebrates the 450 year history of the game, and many other places of... more
EDF Energy London Eye
Riverside Building County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London
It was only meant to be temporary, the London Eye. A 135-metre high confection of steel and glass, inexorably turning at a snail’s pace so that 3.5 million tourists and Londoners can hop on and see across the capital and beyond. But 14 years on and... more
Westminster Cathedral
Victoria, London
Westminster Cathedral is one London's best kept secrets. Its stunning Byzantine architecture sets it apart from other London landmarks. The Cathedral is world renowned for its wonderful music and choir. Visitors will find this a very special place to... more
Thames River Boats
Westminster Pier, Victoria Embankment, London
Thames River Boats is the only riverboat company operating a daily scheduled service from Westminster to Kew, Richmond and Hampton Court.... more
Altitude's Christmas Packages
Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London
CHRISTMAS 2012 AT ALTITUDE LONDON Live the high life this Christmas at one of our exclusive parties. Four unique venues located within Westminster’s iconic Millbank Tower offer bespoke Christmas parties with the perfect touch of holiday cheer. ... more
Cutty Sark
Cutty Sark Gardens, King William Walk, Greenwich, London
Cutty Sark, relaunched in 2012, is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Venture both underneath and aboard one of the world’s most famous ships and last surviving tea clipper. Enjoy this unique new experience where... more
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre
Guildhall Yard, London
Guildhall Art Gallery & Roman London´s Amphitheatre was established in 1885. The original building was destroyed by fire in 1941 and the new Art Gallery was opened in 1999. The interior is designed around Britain´s largest independent oil painting, a... more
Altitude 360
Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London
Altitude London Situated in Westminster, the Millbank Tower is London’s tallest riverside building. It is home to Altitude London, the five star media and entertainment venue. With 14 subdivided rooms split over five floors, the Grade II-listed... more
Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London
Shakespeare´s Globe Exhibition explores the life and works of our greatest playwright, the London where he lived, and the theatre for which he wrote. The Exhibition is the largest of its kind devoted to Shakespeare and is situated beneath the... more
London Dungeon
Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London
London Dungeon is deep in the heart of London, buried beneath the paving stones of historic Southwark. The world´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The London Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back... more
Captive Minds
Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London
Concours D’Elegance has quickly established itself as one of the “must-attend” events of the social calendar. Inspired by the salons of the 18th century, the event has a rich 20-year heritage, celebrating everything that epitomises design and style.... more
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City Cruises
Cherry Garden Pier, London
City Cruises plc, the award winning riverboat operator on the Thames, provides extensive sightseeing, entertainment and charter services. The sightseeing service, offers a hop-on hop-off service between the four major destination piers on the River... more
Sherlock Holmes Museum
221b Baker Street, London
The Sherlock Holmes Museum has already had over 2 million visitors since opening 12 years ago. It is unique. It is in a Georgian building dating from 1815. It is totally unspoiled (by which is meant un-modernised!) and is identical to the lodging... more
Royal Air Force Museum London
Grahame Park Way, Hendon, London
If you’re searching for something different to do with younger family members this year, why not set course for the Royal Air Force Museum London and soar through the history of aviation from the earliest balloon flights to the Eurofighter? Here... more
London Sea Life Aquarium
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 SEA LIFE attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an... more
Royal Opera House
Bow Street, Covent Garden, London
The Royal Opera House is the third theatre on the Covent Garden site, the previous two being destroyed by fire. The new building opened in May 1858 becoming known as the Royal Opera House in 1892. Restoration work began again in 1996 and was... more
Old Spitalfields Market
105a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London
Old Spitalfields Market, located in the heart of Spitalfields is a premier London attraction it is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in London built 1876. Old Spitalfields Market provides a fashion, antiques and food offering... more
Kew Gardens
Kew Road, Kew, Richmond
Treat yourself to a day wandering through the rose pergolas, clambering treetop-height through the limes or just lazing by the lake at Kew Gardens, the 300-acre Unesco World Heritage site in south-west London. Admittedly, when the sun is out there’s... more
Paddle Steamer Waverley
Waverley Excursions Ltd, 36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow
Discover unique coastlines, dramatic gorges, mystical islands and famous seaside resorts aboard historic ships: Waverley – the last seagoing paddle steamer in the World. Marvel at the spectacular West Coast of Scotland with breathtaking mountain... more
Bateaux London
Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London
Gliding past London's best-loved landmarks, Bateaux London's cruises are a unique and memorable way to experience the city. The river Thames is one of the oldest trade route rivers in the world and each cruise will transport guests on a journey past... more
WWT London Wetland Centre
Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London
London Wetland Centre is a 105 acre wildlife haven with scenic walkways through the beautiful lakes, streams and gardens that are home to birds, bats, water voles, grass snakes, amphibians, dragonflies and moths. Unwind in this oasis in the heart of... more
Battersea Park Children's Zoo
Battersea Park, London
You can’t beat a good zoo. Battersea Park Children's Zoo at London's Chelsea Gate brings wildlife to the city with an excellent array of creatures with which to wow your kids. Pop up beside the meerkats, hang out with Wiggle and Piggle the Kune Kune... more
Tower of London
Tower Hill, London
Even before you get into the Tower of London, you’re treading on historic territory – Tower Green was the site where Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard waved goodbye to their heads. The Tower, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror, is one... more
Kensington Palace, The Enchanted Palace
London
Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace... Until 2012 Kensington Palace has been transformed into a unique multi-sensory visitor experience weaving contemporary fashion, performance, dreamlike installations and tales of the palaces' princesses,... more
Pumphouse Educational Museum (Rotherhithe Heritage Museum)
Lavender Pond & Nature Park, Lavender Road, Rotherhithe, London
Artefacts from the foreshore of the River Thames dating from Roman times and exhibitions ´The Blitz Room´, ´The 1950s´ and ´20th Century Artefacts From The Home´.... more
Buckingham Palace
London
Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and was made the royal family´s principal residence by Queen Victoria in 1837. It is now the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and serves as both home and... more
Westminster Abbey
The Chapter Office, 20 Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, London
Westminster Abbey, an architectural masterpiece of the 13th-16th centuries. A place of daily worship and burial place of Kings, statesmen, poets, scientists, warriors and musicians. Westminster Abbey is a `Royal Peculiar´ under the jurisdiction of a... more
Warner Bros Studio Tour London
Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden
Expeliamus! If you know your graphorns from your glumbumbles and can tell a billiwig from a bowtruckle, we think you should be setting your broomstick in the Hertfordshire direction to visit the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. The site of all eight... more
Houses of Parliament
Palace of Westminster, Westminster, London
If you have ever fancied taking a look around the magnificent Houses of Parliament, there are several ways to go about it – all free. If you just want to watch the politicians tearing each other to pieces in a debate, you can queue up at the Cromwell... more
Altitude Gospel Brunch
21-24 Millbank, London
GOSPEL MUSIC BRUNCH London’s only gospel brunch presented by Altitude London with the world famous London Community Gospel Choir. If you are looking for an uplifting feel to a Sunday afternoon, something to make the hairs stand up on the back... more
Crofton Roman Villa
Crofton Road, Orpington
Remains of ten rooms of a Roman villa can be seen within a modern cover building. Details of the central heating system and tessellated floors. Activities for visitors.... more
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge, London
Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the world. At the Tower Bridge Exhibition you can enjoy breath-taking views from the high-level walkways and learn about the... more
Londons River Room
Altitude London, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London
THE NEW YORK BRUNCH PARTY AT LONDON’S RIVER ROOM Brunch has gotten a little crazy as of late, but we're gonna upgrade the diagnosis to raving mad. Welcome to 'New York Brunch Party', a full-blown midday bacchanal of madness at London’s River Room... more
HMS Belfast
The Queen's Walk, London
HMS Belfast served throughout the Second World War, playing a leading part in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, and also in the Normandy Landings. In service with the Royal Navy until 1965, she was saved for the nation in 1971 as a... more
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